Tailoring COVID-19 communication to vulnerable populations
I recall stepping into a South Asian restaurant in Hamtramck to order a carry-out early in the COVID-19 pandemic. The line waiting to be served was comprised of at... continue reading.
What-about-ism at the Plate
By Diane Cress We all know the primary contributor to obesity. We know it like we know that 1 + 1 = 2. But the industry that literally shoves it... continue reading.
‘Young invincibles’ need to get the message that they’re also vulnerable
By Dennis Archambault We know who they are. They are bright, bold, and go where older, “wiser” people have been — in harm’s way. The COVID-19 pandemic began with... continue reading.
Our current public health controversy over masking suggests need for a new declaration
By Dennis Archambault The idea of freedom is baked into the culture of the United States. Most of us celebrate the right to be free, but we define that... continue reading.
Why do we have to make it so hard on ourselves? Wear a mask, keep your distance, and keep your cool.
By Dennis Archambault It’s frustrating when you return to your favorite restaurant, closed during the crisis phases of the pandemic, and the server isn’t wearing a mask. It’s also... continue reading.
Michigan’s increase in COVID-19: What benefit and what cost?
By Steve Gold Bridge Magazine provides excellent journalism in its ongoing documentation of how the COVID-19 pandemic is playing out in Michigan. In the June 26 iteration of the... continue reading.
WSU social work student observes the impact of COVID-19 on seniors of color from the lens of systemic oppression
By AeYanna Yett COVID-19 has had a tremendous impact on everyone, followed by many losses of income, family, and security. This summer I’m learning about its particular impact on seniors,... continue reading.
To mask, or not to mask: ‘I’ll be the judge of that’
By Dennis Archambault One of the most misunderstood or misinterpreted aspects of masking is that it is less about protecting the wearer and more about protecting people who may... continue reading.
Food as medicine: Bolstering the immunity
By Dennis Archambault It turns out you can build strong bodies — maybe not as Wonder Bread advertised at one time (“Helps build strong bodies 12 ways”), but through... continue reading.
Citizenship for Health Program
By Marc W. Kruman Health disparities in cities such as Detroit continue to be a significant problem in which racial and ethnic minorities carry a disproportionately heavy burden of poor... continue reading.
Racial Violence: A public health issue that festers without systemic and cultural treatment
By Dennis Archambault Decades ago, the American Public Health Association declared violence a public health issue. The U.S. Surgeon General identified it as a public health emergency in 1992.... continue reading.